With an increasing number of elementary and secondary schools embracing on a STEM-based approach to education that incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math, preschoolers can get a"leg-up" by learning age-appropriate math skills from as early as three years of age. Goals of Preschool Math Before entering kindergarten, children who have attended a quality early-education program should be able to understand the following concepts: Numbers represent an amount of objectsNumbers can be expressed as spoken words, written words, and written symbolsYou can add and take away from amountsAmounts can be expressed as “none,” “more,” “less,” “smaller,” “smallest,” “bigger,” and “biggest"Objects can be defined by size as well as their shape and color...

Pinwheels, Puppets, and Mozart Lynn W.’s son Colin doesn’t know his ABCs yet. He can’t add or subtract, or find the capital of Bolivia on a map. But at 9 months, his education in classical music is already underway. Colin’s mom received a “Baby Mozart” video as a baby gift, and has been delighted by her son’s enthusiastic response to the images and sounds on the tape. “He absolutely loves it,” she says....

Here’s a list of what your family should review every few months regarding your childcare needs. While many kids have bouts of separation anxiety or days where they simply don’t want to go to daycare, parents should assess whether their tot is comfortable at child care (at least most of the time). Does your youngster have friends, look forward to special events or days, and seem to have a bond with the care provider?...

Honor your coveted tropical nostalgia of a favorite trip, or inspire an easygoing outlook in your little one by giving your little beach baby an exotic island baby name that bring to mind palm trees, tropical storms, sandy beaches, and sunshine. Tropical Island Baby Girl Names Starting with A to K Whether you want a name inspired by water, music, or characters, we have gathered plenty of fun female names inspired by the tropics....

“Since many early pregnancy symptoms overlap with PMS symptoms, it can be hard to tell,” says Sara Twogood, MD, a board-certified OB-GYN in Los Angeles and co-founder of Female Health Education and the online magazine Female Health Collective. Twogood tells Family Education that some women don’t have any obvious symptoms until their entire first trimester. So how might you be able to tell that you have a bun in the oven?...

In the beginning, you might experience challenges trying to get pregnant. Or, if you’ve already given birth you may be looking for ways to heal and accept your postpartum body. As your baby grows, there will be joy and delight at all of the “firsts”—your baby’s first step, first laugh, the first day of school. And there will be times when motherhood feels difficult and frustrating, like when your child has a fever or refuses to sleep....

Your Baby’s Development at 16 Weeks At 16 weeks, baby measures just under 5 inches (12.4 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of the buttocks (known as the crown-rump length). Which Trimester? Second trimester How Many Weeks to Go? 24 weeks On average, baby’s height at 16 weeks measuring from the top of their head to their heels (known as crown-heel length) is approximately 7 inches (18 centimeters)....

However, people—including kids—are constantly changing and developing new preferences, fears, thoughts, and emotions. Therefore, to continue to know your children well, you need to keep asking questions to start conversations. These conversation starters can also help your child develop characteristics such as gratitude, imagination, empathy, and confidence. You can bring up these questions when you’re in the car, at the dinner table, or at any other time when the whole family can focus on the conversation....

Summer 2020 will certainly be unique. When COVID-19 forced the closure of schools and moved learning online, parents and kids were thrust into a new world that didn’t necessarily have the learning structure of school. Parents everywhere persevered and made it to the end of the school year, many of us with an even greater appreciation for our children’s teachers. Post school term, it is normal for there to be summer learning loss....

Fourth of July Firecracker Dogs Photo Credit: Handmade in the Heartland Handmade in the Heartland created these spectacular Firecracker Dogs using only a few basic ingredients. Time: 35 minutes Serves 16 Ingredients: 16 bamboo skewers 16 hot dogs 1 can refrigerated breadstick dough Cookie sheet Parchment paper Star-shaped cookie cutter 16 slices of Colby cheese, 1/4-inch thick Directions: Patriotic Popcorn Lollipops Photo Credit: Simply Kierste Kids will love these amazing Patriotic Popcorn Lollipops, courtesy of Simply Kierste....

Here are seven messages you shouldn’t give to your teen. 1. Never Give up on Your Dreams While it’s important to have dreams, you shouldn’t imply walking away from a dream is the same as being a quitter. Sometimes, you have to let go of one dream to make room for new dreams. If your child hasn’t been drafted by the NFL by the time he turns 45, it’s likely time to give up that dream....

Birth defects occur while the baby is developing in the womb. Certain chemicals, medicines, and drugs—called teratogens—can increase the risk of birth defects. Between 15 and 60 days of gestation (during the first trimester), major organs develop. This is when your baby is most susceptible to the effects of teratogens, and severe birth defects can result. Teratogens are not the only cause of birth defects. Genetics also play a role....

More: 75 Native American Names In the 1600s, the majority of new Americans were those seeking religious freedom from England. As a result, four of the most popular female names were English in origin: Elizabeth, Mary, Anne, and Sarah. Even 100 years after signing the Declaration of Independence, when the Social Security Administration began keeping tabs, Mary, Anna, and Elizabeth were still topping the charts. For boys, names such as John, William, Henry, and George were popular 400 years ago and are still quite popular today....

Lovely names from other time periods take us back to characters from classic stories in literature, flower inspired names, and many names found throughout our family trees. More: The Ultimate List of Victorian Girl Names Our list of 75 old fashioned girl names is filled with gorgeous options from the past that will provide you with plenty of inspiration for the naming of your baby on the way. (You can also check our list of our favorite vintage names)....

Most baby names are very personal, whether it’s a family name passed down for centuries or inspired by your favorite literary icon. The most important part is choosing a name that means something to you, from baby boy names to baby girl names or gender-neutral baby names. So, if you love rock n’ roll, consider the name favorite artist, song or music venue. If you need some inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of 75 baby names inspired by rock stars and rock n’ roll....